Bandipora, Apr 26 : The authorities on Monday declared four more localities in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district as micro-containment zones following detection of fresh Covid-19 positive cases in these areas.
The localities designated as micro containment zones include Kanni Mohallah, Saddur Mohallah of estate Saderkoot in Tehsil Hajin and Jaago Mohalla and Taang Mohalla in Nasoo .
An order reads that in view of detection of fresh positive cases in the said localities it has become imperative to initiate necessary measures under Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 and Disaster Management Act, 2005 for immediate prevention of spread of the virus and for the safety of people.
It reads that there shall be strict perimeter control within 100 meters of the said areas in a bid to contain the further spread of the virus.
Chief medical officer Bandipora has been asked to initiate vigorous and extensive contact tracing of all the fresh reported positive cases and 100 per cent subsequent sampling of all such contacts. “Sampling of service providers, co-morbids and other vulnerable shall also be ensured as per SOP,” the order reads.
It further reads that the Tehsildar Bandipora shall be the Nodal officers viz-a-viz providing of magisterial assistance wherever required and any other Issue of urgent nature, as may be reported in the said Micro Containment Zone while SHO Police Station Bandipora, SHO Sumbal & DO Ajas shall provide necessary police assistance, wherever required.
It reads that any violation of this order shall invite punitive action under Section 188 IPC and other relevant provisions of Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 the Disaster Management Act, 2005—
